Kale, Celery, Dates, Apples, Feta, Maple: This Is A Healthy Salad For You

• 4 cups baby kale, stemmed, washed and dried
• 8 pitted dried dates (try to find soft, not dried-out dates)
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 crisp red apple (organic if possible, as it won't be peeled)
• 1 wedge lemon
• 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
• 1/2 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup or other sweetener
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Place the baby kale in a wide serving bowl or platter.
2. Cut the dates, lengthwise, into very thin strips, and place in a small separate bowl.
3. Peel the celery and cut in half lengthwise.
4. With your knife at a diagonal angle, cut very thin, 1 to 2-inch pieces of celery.
5. Add to the dates.
6. Slice the sides off the apple and cut those pieces into very thin slices.
7. Squeeze lemon juice over the apple slices, to keep them from browning.
8. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, maple syrup and olive oil.
9. Season with two pinches of salt and a few grinds of pepper.
10. Just before serving, pour most of the dressing over the salad and toss to combine; pour the rest over the celery and dates.
11. Top with the date mixture, apple slices, walnuts and feta cheese.

baby kale, dates, stalks celery, apple, lemon, walnuts, feta cheese, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, salt

Taken from www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/kale-celery-dates-apples-feta-maple-this-is-a-healthy-salad-recipe-for-you/ (may not work)